Section 171-1-4 - Fees, Renewals, Late Payment Penalties1.4.1 The fees shall be set by the Board and are as follows: Application Fees:
Fundamentals of Geology (FG) Exam Application Fee | $50 |
Practice of Geology (PG) Exam Application Fee | $100 |
Reciprocal License Application Fee | $100 |
Certificate of Authorization Application Fee | $100 |
Licensing/Enrollment Fees:
Geologist-Intern Enrollment Fee | Included in FG exam application fee |
Licensing Fee | Included in PG exam and license application fee |
Temporary Permit Fee | $175 |
Emeritus Fee (Lifetime) | $25 |
Renewal Fees:
License Renewal Fee | $65 |
Late Renewal Fee | $ 6.50 for any month or any part of a month, up to $65 |
Certificate of Authorization Renewal Fee | $100 |
Miscellaneous Fees:
Duplicate Certificate | $15 |
Exam Seat Reservation Fee | $35 |
1.4.2 The initial license of each approved professional geologist is valid for the calendar year in which it was first approved by the Board. The renewal fee applies to the next calendar year.1.4.3 Certificates of licensure of a professional geologist shall expire at midnight on December 31 of each year, but may be renewed during the following year upon payment of a late fee. The late fee to be paid for the renewal of a certificate after December 31 shall be increased ten percent of the renewal fee for each month or fraction of a month that the payment is delinquent. The maximum renewal fee and late fee for a delinquent renewal shall not exceed twice the amount of the regular renewal fee and no renewal shall be made after one year from the original expiration date. A new application will be required after such date.1.4.4 Certificates of authorization are valid for two years and shall expire at midnight on the date of expiration. An expired certificate may be renewed during the following year upon receipt of the renewal fee. No renewal shall be made after one year from the expiration date. A new application will be required after such date.1.4.5 The fees may be adjusted as needed to generate the revenue needed to administer the Geologists Regulation Act.1.4.6 Submittal of an application authorizes the Board to investigate the information provided on or appended to the application.1.4.7 In addition to fees submitted to the Board, applicants are required to pay fees associated with examinations as established by ASBOG®.1.4.8 All fees are non-refundable. Exam seat reservation fees are non-transferrable to a future examination.171 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 4
Amended effective 7/1/2019